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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens with George Black Bull's body?
(a) The sheriff has it buried in the commoner's cemetery.
(b) Animals eat it.
(c) It is never found.
(d) Bessie and Tom bury it in the 'old way'.

2. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?
(a) She chastises her husband - he has gotten his family into deep trouble.
(b) She collects her son and departs - George acted foolishly, in anger.
(c) She questions George - what has he done to be chased by the white man.
(d) She understands an unspoken truth - George acted justly, according to his conscience.

3. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?
(a) Wool material and a coat with a zipper.
(b) Calico material and a coat with brass buttons.
(c) Wool cloth and a coat with carved antler buttons.
(d) Calico cloth and a coat with wooden buttons.

4. What does Frank No Deer buy with the $15 he steals?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Traps.
(c) A plow.
(d) A new suit.

5. When Bessie Black Bull goes back to town a third time, what does she trade with Indian women in exchange for information about Blue Elk?
(a) Firewood.
(b) Calico.
(c) Basketry.
(d) Wool.

Short Answer Questions

1. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?

2. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?

3. What does Jim Thatcher tell Bessie Black Bull regarding Blue Elk following her encounter with the Indian women who initially tease her?

4. Who has George Black Bull killed?

5. Blue Elk sees Bessie Black Bull leaving the store on her second trip and steals what from her?

(see the answer key)

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